Page 1134 - Week 04 - Thursday, 22 April 2021
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surrounding districts in 1959. The Karpathians of Australia, most of whom live in Canberra, were instrumental in the drive to revitalise the island of Karpathos, economically and socially, from so many kilometres and miles away.
Lastly, I wanted to thank the fabulous barbecue chefs for their amazing delicacies on offer, ranging from the lamb souvlaki to the Greek doughnuts. The setting for the barbecue could not have been better, as my kids were also able to enjoy the water park nearby. Thank you for all the work you do for our Greek community and the ACT, and I wish you every success in 2021.
On 8 February, it was an honour to attend the inaugural launch of the Multicultural Association of Canberra here in the Assembly. I want to thank my colleagues for attending, and particularly Nicole Lawder MLA, for putting this event together and for uniting Canberra’s multicultural communities. I also want to thank Nishi Puri, the president and CEO of this new organisation, for her hard work at getting this project off the ground, culminating in an enthusiastic speech. I would also like to thank the vice president Anil Gupta, treasurer Ashok Jain, public relations officer Rakesh Jain, and executive member Praveen Jain, for their commitment and willingness to serve the multicultural communities. It was a tremendous honour to meet His Excellency Mr A Gitesh Sarma, who gave a fabulous speech outlining the richness of our multicultural society here in the ACT. He also highlighted the fact that Canberrans of Indian heritage have been living here for many years now.
The organisation will help migrants coming into the ACT to ensure that they settle in quickly and develop contact with the local community. They have also been assisting international students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic as they continue their university studies, as well as helping the homeless by cooking fresh curries for them. It was a positive event with all attendees agreeing that, on the whole, Canberra was a very welcoming place for our multicultural communities.
Women with Altitude is an organisation which was born when Lisa LaMaitre had started a small business and wanted to be networked with other women who were on the business rollercoaster. Their mission is to serve, help and uplift. These amazing women strive to be fierce and determined in their plans, but kind and patient in their interactions. They want to hear your story and look forward to welcoming you.
On 19 March I had the honour of attending their event, along with my colleague Elizabeth Lee. Thank you, Women with Altitude, for a really moving networking event and a very supportive environment. We learned it is okay to be shameless; it is good to apply for awards; sometimes we must walk away; to be vulnerable with others; and that in business, flexibility is important. Thank you for your insightful words. What a life you have led, Lisa, in Canberra. Women with Altitude, well done.
Question resolved in the affirmative.
The Assembly adjourned at 5.57 pm.
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